Anime compilation Short Peace available now on PS3

Includes four short films and a side-scrolling action game from Suda51

Short Peace is an anime compilation unlike any other – a unique mix of Japanese entertainment that gathers four short films and a video game in one disruptive package:

Possesions, directed by Shuhei Morita

Combustible, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo (the father of Akira)

A Farewell to Weapons, directed by Hajime Katoki

Gambo, directed by Hiroaki Ando

Ranko Tsukigime’s Longest Day, a fast-paced 2D side-scrolling action game directed by the famous Goichi Suda (Suda51) of Grasshopper Manufacture. With direction and design by Tokyo Jungle director Yohei Kataoka at Crispy’s and a soundtrack by Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka.

We talked to Suda and Kataoka about the launch of Short Peace in Europe.

Suda: All four short films from ‘SHORT PEACE’ share a central theme: Japan. Each of them focuses on a different time period of Japan, but since there was no film that focused on modern Japan, we decided to use this as a theme.

Kataoka: I have concentrated on creating a game that matches the other films…the whole play through time needed to finish the game is not too long, to match the concept of a ‘short piece’.

Suda: I was told that Katsuhiro Otomo was involved in the project. His work is like the bible for my generation, and so I remember answering “Yes” immediately [to becoming a part of the project] […] I was able to spend more time on the story part and animation part of the game. There are more than 20 minutes of animation, and if you include the ending it will be more than 25 minutes in total length.

Was not aware this existed , thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Ordered it right away and hope its on stock , Dutch stores dont have the best track record of giving these kind of things enough attention sadly…but if there’s a will there’s a way.

The game in the package Ranko Tsukigime’s Longest Day is extremely short with only 10 levels however it’s fun and with it being Suda51 it’s bizarre. I’m just wondering is stage 9 a reference to Tokyo Jungle since I know this game is from the same developer which is Crispy’s. I’m glad it got a physical release for Europe thanks Bandai Namco.

Way to go Namco Bandai! This is why I love you, since you bring not only the most well-known games over here, but also games like this, and on disc as retail no less! I bought it instantly because of that